Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Coxlodge Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Centre offering activitiesd for local residetns including Line Dancing, Thi Chi, martial arts, yoga, childrens dance classes, Enjoy-A-Ball, tyne country dancing, keep fit, puppy training and childminders. Hall is available for private hire and childrens parties.
Hevingham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the area for their benefit and for forms of recreational use.
West Midlands Schools Athletic Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureOrganises inter school, inter district and inter county competition for secondary school children in West Midlands area in athletics (track & field, cross country, combined events and race walking).
Ruardean Hill Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSport, leisure, recreation, community events.
The Victoria Institution (known As Cliviger Village Hall)
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSocial events, community gatherings, private & public meetings, exercise classes, film clubs, music and specialist groups for the benefit of the local, and wider, community.
Brighton Hill Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Brighton Hill and the neighbourhood by associating with the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effect to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said.
Stondon Massey Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Village Hall is maintained for use by local groups, clubs and individual hirers, which currently include,three darts groups, three art groups, pilates, dance, two Church groups, yoga, over 60s keep fit, parish council meetings and casual lettings for various purposes. Fund raising events are also held eg Bingo, Quiz Nights, and entertainment by local singer.
King George's Field Rayleigh
Facilities, LeisureAs managing trustee, Rayleigh Town Council manages The King Georges field in the town centre. Facilities provided include: sports pavilion, bowls club, town council office, meeting room hire, play equipment,public toilets, snack bar, football pitches. The field is hired to organisations for events.
Holmwood And Capel Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScoutingEducation and outdoor activities for children aged 6 to 14years old in the Holmwood, Capel, Ockley and Coldharbour areas of Dorking, Surrey.The aim of the Scout Movement is to encourage the mental, physical and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive role in society
Darley Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of a playing field, including a football pitch, children's playgound and sports pavilion for the village of Darley in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire.
The Goathurst Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the village. Various forms or recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions for the inhabitants of the village.
Worrall Hill Recreation Ground Scheme
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureHalloween Disco, Easter Egg draw, Discos, fundraising,hire of premises, Donation from football clubs
Wylye Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Wylye and the neighbourhood, and in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Michael Robinson Sailing Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureAdvance the education of children and young people in the art of sailing and in the maintenance of sailing vessels
Glemsford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall used for hiring out for various village groups for hobbies and interests as well as for private parties. Also used in council elections for voting
Friends Of Norwood
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising events such as Summer & Christmas fairs, Discos, ice skating, fashion shows and quiz nights
Grove Vale Youth Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureYouth work 4 evenings per week and 1 week youth camp. Volunteer helpers and management, no paid staff. Age groups male & female ages 3-7, 8-10, 11-15 and over 15s games. Sports and Team games, including badminton, football, table tennis, volleyball, pool, darts, and other activities (cooking, arts/crafts) depending on group and age.
Little League Football
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProviding free-of-charge football to children through a network of Little Leagues. Forming links with other agencies and football/sports clubs in order to develop volunteers' skills and promote childrens football. Forming links with local communities to promote childrens football and raise funds.
Bampton Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe Hall is used for community led activities including sales, sports, Bridge Club, charity events, meetings including AGM's, cinema, theatrical and musical performances, and parties both adult & childrens.
Town Estate Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureThe Town Estate Educational Foundation is a trust that gives grants to residents of the village of Hempnall which support educational, training, sport and recreational activities. Grants are given to individuals and organisations including the village primary school.
Emsworth Primary School Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureCake sales, entertainment for the school children, family discos, family quiz evenings, fairs.
Leyton Sports Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground for the enjoyment and recreation of Youth of East London.Activities include: Boxing Gym (specialist only)CricketFootballMulti Gym/ Weights RoomPavilion Long RoomSchool sports daySports Hall0001
Aythorpe Roding Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMeetings lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving conditions of life
North Cave Playing Field
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provde sport and recreation, including a childrens play area, for the residents of North Cave and the surrounding villages.
Hardingham Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureManagement of Village Hall for the use and benefit of the people of all ages of Hardingham and wider Norfolk community, especially the young and elderly. Encourages sporting activities - particularly the thriving cricket club who play on the playing field, and tennis - and various arts clubs. The Hall and its facilities are available for hire by residents and neighbouring public in Norfolk.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,074 registered leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the leisure charities by income?
Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£244.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of leisure charities?
Leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for leisure charities?
Across all leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 81.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of leisure charities?
Leisure charities have an average annual income of £272k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.